How small can we make a compiler for any (one) language like C, Assembly etc ? Would it be possible to make it about 300-400kb ?
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How small can we make a compiler for any (one) language like C, Assembly etc ? Would it be possible to make it about 300-400kb ?
Yes, this is certainly possible.
Check this out: TCC.
Fully working C compiler executable in 135KB (for Win32).
After
upxit becomes just 72KB.